We can help make the important decisions
If a practice makes a hiring decision in an area of the practice that does not have as high of a demand, then it can lead to an increase in overhead without the revenue to support it. In this case, it can sometimes be better to hire someone part-time or to invest in staff that is direct customer interfacing and will help generate more revenue.
These are the types of decisions that can be difficult to make when too close to the situation. A third-party can be better positioned to review current staffing models and make unbiased recommendations based on current patient load and revenue potential.
Is everyone in the correct position?
Another question that clients have is whether each person is in the correct position. Very often, employees are hired in with multiple skill sets and it is easy to simply place them where the need appears to be the most prominent. In time, there becomes a possibility to analyze an employee’s performance to determine if he or she is truly utilizing the best of his or her skills within the current position.
If not, it is best to try and find a way for them to excel. Moving employees around and placing each one in a position where their talents are useful. This is one way to increase revenue by increasing productivity, all without additional overhead expenses.
Are there opportunities for increased training?
It is also wise to consider if employees would benefit from increased training in particular areas. If sending key employees to classes or asking vendors to do on-site training would result in work being completed faster and more efficiently, it is certainly worth the effort to do so.
Part of dental practice consulting services is identifying employees who wish to learn and take on more responsibility and then identifying opportunities for them to do so. This is good for employee retention and also for the practice as a whole. As employees continue to expand their knowledge and skills, it becomes easier to grow the practice.
What other concerns do you have?
Our dental practice consulting services are geared towards coming up with solutions and implementing them. Whether staffing is a key concern or marketing, cash flow or profitability, we can help to come up with a strategy for how to tackle the challenge you are facing and make your practice more successful in the process.
We can even assist with succession planning and identify staff that can take over the management of the practice to allow for you to hire another dentist and work fewer hours. To learn more about our solutions, call today.